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A partially eaten apple carrot muffin with frosting and chopped nuts rests on a white surface.
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5 from 6 votes

Apple Carrot Muffins Recipe

Moist apple carrot muffins with oil are easy to make and flavorful. The perfect breakfast or dessert treat with fresh fruit and vegetables inside!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, carrot, muffins
Servings: 12
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 muffin tin
  • 2 bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/8 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cup apple diced
  • 1.5 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In one bowl mix dry ingredients and in another mix wet ingredients, leave apples and carrots aside.
  • Slowly incorporate dry into the wet bowl until folded together well. Then gently fold in apples and carrots.
  • Line muffin pan with liners and fill cups 3/4 of the way full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out mostly clean with some crumbs on it, or top springs back when gently touched in the center on the top.
  • Remove from oven and pan and place on cooling rack.
  • Use the back of a spoon to smear on cream cheese frosting and could sprinkle some crushed nuts on top as well.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2741IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg